Infant's Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with silk/cotton ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 38 5/8 x 12 1/2in. (98.1 x 31.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Etta C. Chapman
DescriptionInfant's dress of white cotton, cut very full and gathered on a double drawstring across the wide neckline and on four drawstrings at the waist. The short sleeves have a wrapped effect on the top, with the edges trimmed with narrow, scalloped whitework embroidery. One sleeve retains its pink grosgrain ribbon bow, tied around the top of the sleeve. The center back opening extends ten inches and fastens with the drawstrings.
Object number1952.20.21
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